membership

[mem-ber-ship]

noun

1. the state of being a member, as of a society or club.

2. the status of a member.

3. the total number of members belonging to an organization, society, etc.

membership

/ ˈmɛmbəˌʃɪp /

noun

1. the members of an organization collectively

2. the state of being a member

Word History and Origins

Origin of membership¹

First recorded in 1640–50; member + -ship

Example Sentences

Lee, who will now take up membership on the DP World Tour, said he felt like he was "in a dream" after winning in front of his home fans.

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East Timor was granted observer status to the regional body in 2022 but its full membership was delayed by various challenges.

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Between 1998 and 2005, she worked for Britain in Europe, a group campaigning in favour of the UK's membership of the EU.

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Netflix on Tuesday reported higher quarterly profit and sales, driven by membership growth, price hikes and increased advertising revenue.

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No fancy membership required here because none of it is real, but it’s all so real.

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Related Words

• enrollment 
• participation